EMEA Marketing & Internal Communications Manager (12 Month FTC)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a> </p> <p>For more information visit <a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><p><strong>More about the role:</strong></p> <p>Burson, a global communications leader within the WPP network, is seeking a driven and experienced EMEA Marketing & Internal Communications Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract (September 2026 – September 2027), based in the UK. Reporting directly to the EMEA Chief Brand & Marketing Officer and partnering closely with the EMEA Chief People Officer, this role is central to driving marketing, brand reputation, culture communications, and regional employee connection across Burson’s EMEA footprint.</p> <p>Working across EMEA leadership, Marketing & Communications, People teams, and market leaders, you will build a consistent, engaging external marketing presence alongside strong internal employee comms experience aligned to business priorities. The position combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery across three major pillars:</p> <ol> <li><strong>Marketing, Brand Reputation & Events</strong> (e.g., Burson Briefing events, webinars, digital marketing/social media, marcoms community engagement, award submissions)</li> <li><strong>Leadership Communications</strong> (e.g., EMEA Town Halls, CEO communications, leadership updates)</li> <li><strong>Culture & Employee Communications</strong> (e.g., <em>Burson Beat</em> newsletter, programme roll-outs, <em>Being Burson</em> intranet management)</li> </ol> <p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary regional lead for external marketing campaigns, digital content, and thought leadership initiatives to elevate Burson's profile and reputation across EMEA.</li> <li>Oversee regional external marketing events and webinars (e.g., Burson Briefing events), managing end-to-end production, promotion, speaker preparation, and campaign analytics tracking.</li> <li>Manage and craft compelling external award submissions (e.g., PRovoke Best Agencies, Inspiring Workplaces Awards) to elevate agency reputation and support talent attraction, retention, and employer branding.</li> <li>Lead internal employee communications across EMEA, including producing the monthly <em>Burson Beat</em>newsletter and updating content on <em>Being Burson</em>, the intranet platform.</li> <